People move into sheltered accommodation unsure of what to expect from this service.
The benefits of sheltered accommodation are different for every tenant:
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Moving for medical reasons or adaptations to the property - see medical rehousing link on the right
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To be around people of a similar age
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Company and social inclusion
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The security of the warden visit
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Having the 24 hour emergency call equipment in the home.
Here are some of the things our tenants have said about living in ENEHL sheltered accommodation:
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“Always someone to get hold of if help is needed, but I can also be independent.”
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“It makes me feel very secure knowing that I am able to call on help at any time when I need it”
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“I am very happy living here, I feel cared about.”
Links to Sheltered Housing Services in Leeds
Directory of Housing Support Services in Leeds: This directory has been produced to help you identify and access housing related support services in Leeds.
A-Z Health and Social Care Information in Leeds: This directory aims to be a brief guide to point people in the right direction. It’s not possible to list everything here but we hope it will be a useful starting point.
Leeds Older People's Forum: Leeds Older People’s Forum has a membership of over 120 voluntary sector organisations working with older people across Leeds, including the Neighbourhood Network Schemes. The Forum supports its members and ensures the voluntary sector is involved in planning, developing and managing services for older people in Leeds.
Care Ring: An alarm call service which allows you to continue to live independently in your own home. Staff can respond immediately to calls for help round the clock every day of the year.
Age Concern – What Benefits Can I Get: Lists the benefits available to older persons.
Keeping House: Exists to support the development of high quality social enterprises to provide domestic services in Leeds. They are helping to develop services like shopping, cleaning, gardening and small repairs.
Help the Aged: Help the Aged is an international charity fighting to free disadvantaged older people from poverty, isolation and neglect.
Infostore - Older People Leeds: Contains information for older people in Leeds.
Page reviewed: June 2011